Title:  Engineer III, Production

Job Title: Engineer III, Production

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Req ID: 5794

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Engineer III, Production to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing engineering solutions to analyze equipment/process capacity constraints and long-term strategic vision for all equipment operation and capacities. Use this information to make recommendations for existing equipment/process modifications or new equipment purchases that coincide with this strategic plan. Investigate new equipment options, make recommendations and implement. Capital management focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Provide technical support to the assigned production area on existing equipment in terms of operating efficiently, troubleshooting problems, coordinating technical activities with maintenance, and analyzing and communicating technical issues to production and engineering staff.

• Analyze equipment capabilities and specify, set-up equipment for new product launch.

• Monitor the process and calculate data for production equipment to implement continuous improvement activities.

• Evaluate equipment to increase capacity and upgrade technology.
• Mentor Production Engineers I and II.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them.

• B.S in Pharmaceutics, Engineering or other scientific discipline plus a minimum 5 years’ experience or
• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum 12 years’ experience, related to pharmaceutical production equipment.

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision by drawing on relevant engineering concepts, principles and technical experience
• Planning skills to provide technical support to large capital projects
• Leading multiple (1-2) Capital and Expense projects in the magnitude of up to 2 million dollars to include actively tracking schedules, cost and deliverables.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Managing one’s own time and the time of others
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience as well as preparing technical documentation for the FDA, OSHA, and other regulation agency requirements.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• of material flow, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of product
• Presentation Skills to effectively educate technicians on the technical equipment principles
• One-year validation experience in qualifying equipment to match production and process specifications utilizing GAMP methodology
• Demonstrated proficient Computer Skills including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,
• Access, and PowerPoint) Microsoft Project, SAP, and machine specific programs
• Equipment experience in the following manufacturing technologies (fluid bed, clean in place systems, one pot granulators, tablet presses, encapsulators, pumps, comil, processors, granulators, dryers, coating pans, bin tumblers, and micronizers)
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 regarding production equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to manage conflict.
• Able to influence and develop project team members without direct authority

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.